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What Is Form 15A: Notice of Motion and Supporting Affidavit?

Form 15A: Notice of Motion and Supporting Affidavit is a document used in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice – Small Claims Court. It’s the official form for filing a motion, a formal request asking the court to make a specific order in your case.

By clearly outlining the motion and the supporting details, Form 15A ensures procedural fairness, allowing the court to process your request efficiently. It is an essential part of maintaining transparency and proper communication between all parties in a Small Claims Court proceeding.

Unpacking Form 15A: Notice of Motion and Supporting Affidavit

Form 15A contains two distinct parts, and each serves an essential purpose, outlined below.

The Notice of Motion 

This part basically tells the court and other party what you would like the court to do. Fundamentally, a Notice of Motion:

• Outlines what order you are requesting.

• Details when the motion will be heard. 

• Ensures the other party is aware of your request and has an opportunity to respond.

The Supporting Affidavit 

This part explains why you’re making the request(s) and provides evidence to support this.

A Supporting Affidavit:

• Is a sworn statement confirming that the information you provide is true to the best of your knowledge.

• Explains the facts and reasons behind your request, presented in clear, numbered paragraphs.

• Provides the background and evidence the judge will rely on when deciding your motion.

When Do You Need Form 15A: Notice of Motion and Supporting Affidavit?

Essentially, you need Form 15A when you need a judge to make a decision or issue an order related to your case. Most commonly, Form 15A is used for procedural or administrative Small Claims Court matters, such as:

• Extending a deadline: if you missed the time limit to file a document and need permission to submit it late.

• Setting aside a default judgment: if a decision was made against you because you didn’t respond or appear, and you want the court to reopen your case.

• Amending or adding claims: if you need to change details related to your claim or counterclaim, or if you want to add a new one.

• Requesting a stay or adjournment: if you want to temporarily pause proceedings or postpone a hearing date.

• Asking for other procedural relief: if you need to clarify an order or get permission to serve documents in a different way.

What Is a Motion?

A motion is a formal process you can use to ask a judge to make a decision or issue an order in your Small Claims Court case. It’s not a trial — instead, it deals with specific issues that arise before, during, or after your hearing. These issues can include, but aren’t limited to the following:

• Clarifying a procedural issue (for instance, if the parties disagree about what evidence is permitted).

• Requesting more time to serve or file documents

• Enforce a judgment (e.g., if the other party hasn’t paid).

• Changing or correcting an order

Most motions are heard in court before a judge, except for a Motion in Writing for Assessment of Damages. In this type of motion, a judge can make decisions without a hearing if all defendants are in default 

Information to Include in Form 15A: Notice of Motion and Supporting Affidavit

When filling out Form 15A, be sure to include all of the essential details outlined below.

Part 1: Court and Claim Information

Court Information

• Full name of the court: Ontario Superior Court of Justice – Small Claims Court.

• Claim number assigned to your case.

Part 2: Party Information

Plaintiff Information

The Plaintiff is the person who starts a case by making a claim against another person. Below is the information you should include about the Plaintiff:

• Last name or company name, first name, and any other known names

• Full mailing address, including city or town, province, and postal code

• Telephone number and email address

• Legal representative’s name, Law Society of Ontario number, and contact information (if applicable)

• Indication of additional plaintiffs listed on attached Form 1A

Defendant Information

The Defendant is the person who has a claim made against them. Below is the information you should include about the Defendant:

• Last name or company name, first name, and any other known names

• Full mailing address, including city or town, province, and postal code

• Telephone number and email address

• Legal representative’s name, Law Society of Ontario number, and contact information (if applicable)

• Indication of additional defendants listed on attached Form 1A

Part 3: Motion Details

Hearing Information

• Scheduled date and time of the hearing

• Method of hearing: videoconference, teleconference, or in person

• Connection or access details for remote hearings

Order Requested

• Specific order(s) or decisions requested from the court (time extension, etc)

• Other requested order(s) not listed on the form

• Reference(s) to additional pages or attachments

Part 4: Affidavit in Support of Motion

Affidavit Information

• Full name of deponent

• Municipality and province of residence

• Numbered paragraphs outlining facts supporting the motion

• Names of persons from whom information was obtained, with statement of belief

• Attached and initialled extra pages, if applicable

Commissioning: Signing the Affidavit with a Notary

• Your and the authorized official’s (e.g., a notary public) location details 

• Date of commissioning

• Your signature 

• A notary’s stamp and signature

Part 5: Exhibits or supporting documents

• Label each attachment (e.g., Exhibit A, Exhibit B) and refer to them in your Affidavit.

• Initial all additional pages or exhibits.

Commissioning Form 15A: Notice of Motion and Supporting Affidavit

Form 15A must be commissioned before it can be filed with the Small Claims Court. Commissioning means signing your Affidavit before an authorized official, like a notary public. 

Commissioning is legally required because it confirms your Affidavit is sworn, truthful evidence the court can rely on when reviewing your motion. Without commissioning, your Affidavit is not legally valid for court filing.

During a notary appointment, you swear or affirm that the information in your Affidavit is true and accurate. Then, both you and the notary sign your form, making it legally valid and usable in court. To learn more, see our blog about commissioning your document during a notary appointment, check out our commissioning blog.

We can commission your Form 15A in just 7 minutes, wherever you are. Schedule an online notary appointment and complete your Affidavit through our secure, convenient notary services.

How to File and Serve Form 15A: Notice of Motion and Supporting Affidavit

After commissioning your Form 15A, you need to file it with the court and serve all parties involved.

• File Form 15A with the Small Claims Court clerk.

• Serve copies on all other parties according to Small Claims Court rules.

• Keep proof of service for your records.

Draft Form 15A: Notice of Motion and Supporting Affidavit Today

A Form 15A: Notice of Motion and Supporting Affidavit is an essential document in Ontario’s Small Claims Court. It allows you to formally request a court order and present supporting facts under oath. Completing the form accurately, attaching relevant exhibits, and having it properly commissioned ensure your motion is accepted and processed without delay.

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